Matera 2019: VR film, earthquake exhibition, and prison art in European Capital of Culture
From November 22-24, 2019, Matera, recognized as the European Capital of Culture in 2019, will host a weekend filled with diverse activities, including three significant events. The first is a conference named 'Il tempo del dopo', which focuses on Italy's vulnerable regions and the prevention of seismic risks. This event is associated with the 'Terræ Motus' photography exhibition at Palazzo Acito, open until January 20, 2020. The second event, 'MaTerre VR Experience', features a 360-degree virtual reality film at the rock church of Santa Maria de Armenis, running from November 24 to December 21, 2019, with a preview on November 23. The final event highlights artwork by inmate-artists, organized by Rete delle scuole ristrette, under the theme 'Con lo sguardo “di dentro”'.
Key facts
- Matera is the 2019 European Capital of Culture.
- The multidisciplinary weekend runs from November 22-24, 2019.
- Il tempo del dopo conference addresses Italy's fragile territories and seismic risk prevention.
- Terræ Motus photography exhibition at Palazzo Acito runs until January 20, 2020.
- MaTerre VR Experience is a 360-degree virtual reality film viewable with Oculus headsets.
- MaTerre VR Experience is at Santa Maria de Armenis rock church from November 24 to December 21, 2019.
- The VR film was created by five videomaker-poet pairs.
- Prison art exhibitions feature works by inmate-artists from Italian penitentiaries.
- The prison art event is organized by the Rete delle scuole ristrette.
Entities
Artists
- Bruno Di Marino
- Adriana Bruno
- Antonello Faretta
- Paolo Heritier
- Lello Voce
- Gianluca Abbate
- Eduard Escoffet
- Domenico Brancale
- Blerina Goce
- Vito Foderà
- Yolanda Castaño
- Giuseppe Schillaci
- Aurélia Lassaque
- Elena Zervopoulou
- Nilson Muniz
Institutions
- Artribune
- Rete delle scuole ristrette
- Matera Capitale Europea della Cultura 2019
Locations
- Matera
- Italy
- Palazzo Acito
- Santa Maria de Armenis
- Sasso Caveoso